<b>Over</b> 512MB ME might have problems, just like 98SE.
For all the cost of 2 x 256MB sticks, you'll see quite a difference.
I'm not sure if this applies to ME, so maybe someone can confirm this, but it works in 98SE.
In the system.ini file go to the 386Enh section. Add the line "ConservativeSwapfileUsage=1" after the last line. Save the change and re-boot. This will ensure all the memory gets used before the swapfile does.
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